The global escalators and elevators market is dominated by four key players: Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Holding Ltd., ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG and KONE Corporation, which together control a major share of the whole market.

The Escalators and Elevators market or the E+E market, comprises three main segments including: New equipments, Modernization and Maintenance. Due to the global financial crisis, the new equipment market weakened during 2009. However, the Modernization and Maintenance Markets reported a stable performance during the period.

Globally, the E+E market has been dominated by four key players: Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Holding Ltd., ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG and KONE Corporation, which together control a major share of the whole market. The report gives a brief description of the competitive scenario of the global elevators and escalators market and also profiles the top players along with their strategies for growth.

The global industry has mainly been driven by the increasing urbanization and the ageing population. The report also throws light upon the safety legislations requiring modernizations of lifts in Western countries. Demand and order intake for new elevators tracks GDP growth and developments in construction activity with about a lag of one-year.

The report analyzes the Global Escalators and Elevators market. It also provides detailed information regarding the key regional markets, including Europe, China and the US. The new Escalator and Elevator market worldwide has been dominated by China. EMEA region has the largest share in the installed base of the Escalators and Elevators worldwide. China has been the fastest growing E+E market and in coming years, its share in the global market is expected to increase further.

1. Industry Overview

New equipments
Modernization
Maintenance

2. Global Escalators and Elevators Market

Market Breakdown by Segments
Market Breakdown by Region

2.1 Global Elevator Market

Market Segmentation
Market Breakdown by Region

2.2 Global Escalator Market

Market Segmentation
Market Breakdown by Region

3. Regional Analysis - Escalators and Elevators Market

3.1 Europe

Market Segmentation
Market Breakdown by Region

3.2 China

Market Growth
Segment Share
Competitor Share

3.3 The US

4. Market Movements - Escalators and Elevators Market

4.1 Key Trends

4.1.1 Shift Towards Energy Efficient Equipments
4.1.2 Consolidation in the Lift Industry

4.2 Growth Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing Urbanization
4.2.2 Ageing Population
4.2.3 Regulations
4.2.4 Construction and Real Estate Industry

5. Key Challenges

5.1 Economic Slowdown
5.2 Possible Overcapacity
5.3 Entry Barriers

6. Competitive Landscape - Escalators and Elevators Market

Market Share
Financial Comparison

7. Company Profiles

7.1 United Technologies Corporation

Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Balance Portfolio
Growth Strategy

7.2 Schindler Holding Ltd

Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Leadership Through Service

7.3 ThyssenKrupp AG

Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Improved Cost Base
Technological Innovation
Focus on Quality Oriented Equipments

7.4 KONE Corporation

Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Wide Geographical Presence
Innovative Research and Development
Customer Focus

List of Charts

Life Cycle of the E+E Market Equipments
Global Elevators and Escalators Market Breakdown (2008)
Global E+E Modernization Market-Geographic Breakdown (2008)
New Escalator and Elevator Market Worldwide (2009)
Elevators and Escalators in Operation Worldwide (2009)
Global Elevator Market Segmentation (2008)
Elevators in Operation Worldwide - Geographical Breakdown (2008)
New Elevators Market Worldwide - Geographical Breakdown (2008)
Global Escalator Market Breakdown (2008)
Escalators in Operation Worldwide - Geographical Breakdown (2008)
New Global Escalators Market - Geographical Breakdown (2008)
European Elevator Sales by Segment (2008)
New Equipment Market Size in Eastern and Central Europe (2009)
Equipment Service Market Size in Eastern and Central Europe (2009)
China E+E New Equipment Market in Units (1997-2009)
Market Breakdown of China Elevator Industry (2008)
Elevator Manufacturing in China - Share of Key Players (2009)
The US Elevator Market by Technology (2005-2013E)
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Lift Industry (2008)
Global Urban Population (2003-2015)
Ageing Population Worldwide 2005-2015
Global Market Share of Key Players (2009)
EBIT Margin Comparison of Key Players (2009)
Global Escalator Market Breakdown by Value (2008)
United Technologies Corporation-Revenue Breakdown (2009)
Otis Escalator and Elevator Revenue (2005-2009)
Schindler Revenue by Segment (2009)
Schindler Elevator Revenue (2005-2009)
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Revenue (2005 - 2009)
KONE Corp Revenue by Segments (2009)
KONE Corp Revenue (2005 - 2009)
KONE Corp Revenue - Geographical Breakdown (2009)

List of Tables

Implementation Plans of European Safety Legislation in EU
Comparative Revenue Growth of the Key Players (2006-2009)
Revenue Split of United Technologies Corp by Business Segments (2007- 2009)
Revenue Split of United Technologies Corp by Geographic Segments (2007-2009)